Category Breakdown
Sonim XP3
Sony Ericsson W960
Performance
42.212.6
Camera
2.510.0
Display
27.226.3
Battery
15.28.3
Build
0.215.1
Connectivity
57.116.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.79.5
Summary
- The Sonim XP3, released in 2019, has a robust build with dimensions of 112 x 58 x 27 mm and weighs 195g, making it more durable compared to the lighter Sony Ericsson W960, which measures 109 x 55 x 16 mm and weighs 119g.
- Both phones feature a 2.6-inch TFT display with the same resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the XP3's display is not a touchscreen, while the W960 has a resistive touchscreen.
- In terms of performance, the XP3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.1 GHz, significantly outperforming the W960's 208 MHz processor.
- The XP3 has a 5 MP rear camera compared to the W960's 3.15 MP, and its battery capacity of 1500 mAh surpasses the W960's 900 mAh.
- Software-wise, the XP3 runs on Sonim OS based on Android 8.1, while the W960 operates on Symbian 9.1, indicating a more modern software experience with the XP3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sonim XP3
Sony Ericsson W960
General
Release Date
2019
2007
Announced
2019
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.6"
2.6"
Type
TFT LCD
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
32-bit Philips Nexperia PNX4008 208 MHz
GPU
Adreno 304
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po 900 mAh battery (BST-33)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112 x 58 x 27 mm (4.41 x 2.28 x 1.06 in)
109 x 55 x 16 mm (4.29 x 2.17 x 0.63 in)
Weight
195 g
119 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Vinyl Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.81 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/r, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11b
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Sonim OS (based on AOSP Android 8.1)
Symbian 9.1, UIQ 3.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Barometer
N/A

